Explainations after a (very!) long absence.

Hello Again, Lovely Readers!

I know it has been a horrendously long time since I've stopped in here to give an update. Two years really is completely unacceptable, and I felt I should finally come clean about what's been going on and why the serial stopped so unexpectedly (and perhaps even when it may resume).

First, I have been totally remiss to not have mentioned it at the time, but shortly after my last posting here on the blog, Episode One of Rapturous Dawn won Second Place in the Short Fiction Writer's Guild's New Series Contest (September, 2015).

Some of you may already be aware, but Wicked Red is actually a second pen name for me. This serial, and other projects I write under the name Wicked Red, are meant for fun, a diversion away from the longer (and often more serious) fantasy novels I write under my other name, Everyn Kildare.

If you scroll back a few blog posts into the summer of 2015 you'll see that right around the time I was preparing to release the Fifth Episode of Rapturous Dawn: Season One, I was suddenly struck ill. I struggled with mysterious health issues for the next year, and when I did work on my writing, I felt compelled to work on the novels that readers of my other pen name were asking for, and had been asking for for some time. I left my side-projects and the things I wrote purely for fun (poetry, short stories, and pretty much all of W.R.'s work) on the side for when I could find more time to dabble and play with them again.

Somehow, two years passed. My health issues, though not fully resolved, are now diagnosed and much more manageable. I'm getting ready to release the fourth book in the urban fantasy series I've been focused on for my main pen name, with two more books already written but in need of editing and revision. While entrenched in those re-writes and edits, I'm hoping to use my latent creative energy to finish the last five episodes of Rapturous Dawn to put out later this year. In the meantime, I'm going to be popping in here more often. I kind of miss this place :)

I no longer keep my two pen names distinctly separate, so if you're interested in my other work or reading my posts and updates over the past few years that I've been gone, you can find my other Author Blog at www.everynkildare.com or look me up as @EverynKildare on most social media.
I promise, I don't bite.

In other news, I'm feeling so disastrously horrid about abandoning this guilty pleasure project, that I'm going to give away FREE copies of Episode One on Amazon for the next five days starting Monday, March 20th - five days being the maximum amount of time they'll let me give it free there since the serial is still enrolled in KDP Select. If you know anyone who might get a kick out of the series, pass it along! I'll post again when Episode One goes free tomorrow morning <3

Thanks for Reading!

The Tuesday Tease - Episode Five

Whoooo! Episode Five. We're half way through Season One :)
On with the teaser!


Rapturous Dawn ~ Episode Five : The Waves of Time

Leilani tapped her apprentice on the forehead to draw her attention and Cinnamon blinked up at her in surprise, “This exercise, on the other hand, is all about control - or your lack of it. You might as well practice while we have the opportunity.”
Cinnamon heaved a sigh, dropping down onto her haunches before plopping her butt down onto the deck.
“I’m hopeless. You make it look so easy.”
Leilani gave her a sympathetic smile, “I’ve had all of Time to practice. It’s part of who you are. You’ll figure it out eventually.”
All of Time…
Cinn wondered sometimes just how long her Mistress had been riding the Waves of Time. Countless centuries - forward and back - into infinity. The prospect was both exhilarating and daunting. It was as if the Rapturous Dawn existed out of time entirely, and the ship and its passengers only existed in the time-line of the world for the brief intervals when they docked with dry land.

As I stated last week, Episode Five delves deeper into the backstory of the Rapturous Dawn and its crew. Secrets are revealed that change everything. Oh, and there's pirates. Yay!

In other news, Episode Three: The Playwright is FREE today on Amazon, so if you haven't read it yet hop on over and get a copy. :)

Thanks for reading!

Friday Fix Giveaway

Since we're not doing a cover reveal for Episode Four yet, I thought I'd treat you guys to another episode giveaway.

Just for today, if you hop on over to Amazon you can get a FREE copy of Rapturous Dawn ~ Episode Three: The Playwright if you haven't picked one up already.

And just a reminder, Episode Four will be released on July 31st.

Hope you're all having a wonderfully hot summer with loads of great reads and frosty cool drinks.

Enjoy!

The Friday Fix - Episode Three Release and other updates

Whooohoooooo!!!! RELEASE DAY!

Rapturous Dawn ~ Episode Three: The Playwright is now live on Amazon!

If that wasn't awesome enough, you can get a FREE copy of Episode Two today and tomorrow if you haven't picked it up yet. New episodes and free stuff - I'm having a pretty fabulous day so far!

On a more serious note, there will be a month-long hiatus between Episode Three and Episode Four as I attend to a prior commitment. Episode Four will be released on July 31st and the serial will commence with its usual two week schedule - but stick around, as I'll still be hosting some fun events, giving away more free episodes and posting your weekly dose of teasers in the meantime. I apologize for the delay, but this commitment was set up months in advance and I need to uphold my obligations.

And remember, reviews and word of mouth are an author's best friend - if you are enjoying the serial, please consider telling others about it and leaving a review.

Happy Reading!

Friday Fix - Episode Two Release

It's that time again! RELEASE DAY!

And since I like you guys so much, I'm doing it again - you can get a FREE copy of Rapturous Dawn ~ Episode Two: The Dragon Prince from Amazon all day today!

Episode Two is one my favorites and I'm very excited to share it with you. (I'm sure once you read it you'll see why!) I hope you love it as much as I do.

And remember, reviews and word of mouth are an author's best friend - if you are enjoying the serial, please consider telling others about it and leaving a review.

Happy Reading!

The Friday Fix!

Alright lovelies! It's RELEASE DAY!

The first Episode went live on Amazon yesterday, but since today is its official launch day I'll be giving it away for FREE all day! That's right, if you hop on over to Amazon today you can get a copy of Rapturous Dawn ~ Episode One: The Great White Bear for nothing.

Pretty sweet deal, huh?

Tomorrow the price jumps back up to *drumroll please*

99c

Yeah I know, not that big of a jump but I don't feel right about charging more than that on individual episodes.
So, that's 99c in your pocket and a new fun thing to read on your kindle.

If you've been curious about the series, today might just be the day you sink your teeth in - I promise, it has a tangy aftertaste :P

Enjoy!